Now, I’ve done some moving in my life. As a child, we lived all over the Portland area and even in Seattle. I moved to Eugene to go to U of O at 18. I moved back from U of O at 20. And, you may recall, I moved just six months ago out of the ex-boyfriends house, into my bachelorette pad. So, I SHOULD KNOW BETTER.

So, some tips for you:

• Why don’t you go ahead and make sure you have yourself enough boxes
• Also, make sure you have yourself enough paper to wrap things in.
• And, when you ask your brother to help you move. Maybe you should  mention to him NOT to  bring your 3 year old niece. She’s THE ADORABLE, but she’s quite the distraction, because, kissing her chubby cheeks is more fun than lifting boxes.
• When you hire movers from eHelp.com, make sure you get ones who don’t drop your tv (still haven’t turned it on) or scratch your very, very favorite chair.
• And, most importantly, make sure you have yourself enough WINE, and also WINE when you’re unpacking at night. Because you’ll need it.

Now, my new apartment is THE FANTASTIC, and I promise photos are forthcoming. But, I’ve learned some things:

• When you’re moving into the same apartment complex that you’ve lived in  before, you might be tempted to put your mail key into your old mailbox. It’s a good idea to stop doing this in case the person who really does live in that apartment catches you. That would  be embarrasing. Not that I know.
• It’s also tempting to park in your old carport, even though it’s quite the walk to your new apartment.
•  Practicing your new address is a good idea, because sometimes, you mix the two up and your postal worker is confused.
• It’s a good idea to not think too much about  the catalogs that the person who lived in your former apartment received. It will give you nightmares. Just go ahead and toss them right into the recycling bin.
• Also, please refrain from egging your downstairs neighbors door when she complains about the raucous parties you’ve been having ON THE NIGHTS YOU’VE STAYED AT YOUR  BOYFRIENDS HOUSE. Shut up, I’m a sinner, I know.
• But, maybe perhaps find out from cat if she’s the one having raucous parties.
• When setting up your AeroGarden, make note that the flourescent lights do turn on at 5 a.m., and when they come on they will scare the *((*(#)&*@#!! out of you. And, your cat.